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Generative AI-ifying Alexa is Way Harder than Amazon Thought

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The company’s struggle gives us a glimpse into how the wider world of voice assistants is trying to keep up with the technology zeitgest.

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Big Tech

Zuckerberg to ‘Move Out’ Meta’s Low Performers by Axing 5% of Workforce

It’s the latest in several moves — announced in swift succession — that suggest a radical overhaul in Zuckerberg’s thinking about Meta.

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Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia, Anthropic Refuel the AI Hype Train

Nvidia, the chipmaking king, has announced a slew of consumer-focused hardware, including a $3,000 “personal AI supercomputer” called Digits.

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Markets

Market Shows Signs of Life After Key Nvidia Supplier’s Record Return, Rumors of Softened Tariffs

Record earnings from Foxconn and some fresh tariff news highlight core themes likely to dominate headlines this year.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Streamers Cracked Live Programming

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For years, traditional cable had one trump card against the upstart streamers devouring their business: live programming. Not anymore.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising Agencies Consolidate in the Face of Big Tech

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The transaction would create the world’s largest advertising agency — that is, if you don’t count Big Tech players like Google and Amazon.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney’s Streaming Bet is Paying Off. So What’s Next?

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Has Bob Iger now done it? Has he restored the magic, the thing defeated activist agitator Carl Icahn said was missing?

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